[Malfecious]

I'm not sure how easy a Nuclear power station would be to avoid in the UK Heretic



If you arent In Scotland or the southwest, Wales or the Midlands you're still going to be uncomfortably close. And with the government driving to build MORE...

If the Apocalypse were to hit now, my transport options would be limited. I can't drive a car LEGALLY but I know how everything works, so if the worst came to the worst Id have some kind of transport. However, as discussed, a motorbike would be better, but I havent the foggiest how to ride one, and i wouldn't have the time to learn. Hence, my only choice (Max Brooks approved) is the Mountain Bike.



A light but strong frame, offroad tyres with good grip, mostly silent, able to be carried over most obstacles, easy to repair with the proper kit and commonplace enough to be abandoned and find another. In Urban Britain, it's the perfect choice in my opinion.

Having looked in my wardrobe, it must be said it's a sorry state for functional, hardwearing clothing. If only i were as prepared as Heretic. With what I currently own, it would probably be some multi-pocketed cargo trousers, A neutral coloured T-shirt, a fold-out rain poncho, some kind of overshirt to provide warmth,trainers (until i can 'procure' some walking boots in my size), fingerless gloves, a backpack and kitroll, basic first aid kit, my pocket knife and a water canteen and some dried/canned foods.

i wouldn't make the day would i...

[RazorToTheRosary]

Heretic, on 04 February 2010 - 05:35 AM, said:

Just take care to avoid any areas near nuclear power plants. For example:




- Heretic

Malfecious, on 04 February 2010 - 10:13 AM, said:

I'm not sure how easy a Nuclear power station would be to avoid in the UK Heretic



If you arent In Scotland or the southwest, Wales or the Midlands you're still going to be uncomfortably close. And with the government driving to build MORE...

Its okay Malf, if we catch wind of it, you and me, we'll head on up to Scotland

[Heretic]

Malfecious, on 04 February 2010 - 04:13 AM, said:

A light but strong frame, offroad tyres with good grip, mostly silent, able to be carried over most obstacles, easy to repair with the proper kit and commonplace enough to be abandoned and find another. In Urban Britain, it's the perfect choice in my opinion.

Agreed. Unless you have a long way to go, or have to get somewhere fast, there's no need to attract attention to yourself (or waste fuel) by driving a motorized vehicle around. A mountain bike is an excellent option, especially if resources are extremely hard to come by.


- Heretic

[Sugar_Skull]

Agreed. There'd be major traffic jams from everyone trying to get the hell out; the zombies would have eaten the people, so the roads would be blocked and the cars would contain zombies as well.

I just realised this has gone from clothing and media into another zombie survival thread. Lulz

Alice has the right idea.



As does this lady (vixensingsblack - http://www.hairexten...t=6076&start=0)






But ABOVE ALL, Sabriel. If you don't know her - why not?



(Sabriel, sounding Ranna)



If you look at her bandolier, those aren't your traditional weapons. They're necromancers bells, which may be used to control the dead and send them back where they came from.

Here are the bells names smallest to largest, and each has an individual power (not to mention a unique risk.)




Ranna, the Sleep Bringer; takes all those who hear it into slumber, including a careless wielder.

Mosrael, the Waker; throws the ringer further into death but the listener into life. (Don't tell me you don't see the danger there.)

Kibeth, the Walker; gives the dead freedom of movement or forces them to walk at the ringers will, but watch your own steps.

Dyrim, the Speaker; grants speech to dumb, tongueless dead, or gives forgotten words their meaning. Botched ringing may wipe them out forever.

Belgaer, the Thinker; used properly, restores independent thought and memory to those who hear it.

Saraneth, the Binder; shackles the dead to the ringer's will.

Astarael, the Sorrowful; it casts all those who hear it (including the ringer) into deep death. Used as a last resort only.




So yes. In a zombie apocalypse, I want an outfit that includes a bandolier of necromancers bells.

[Heretic]

Sugar_Skull, on 12 February 2010 - 05:07 AM, said:

I just realised this has gone from clothing and media into another zombie survival thread.

Not yet. This thread still deals with general apocalyptic occurrences; it's just kind of hard not to include zombies in the discussion (especially with this lot).

Keep that in mind, folks. If zombies start taking over this thread, it will be closed, moved or merged.


- Heretic

[Sugar_Skull]

Agreed. If zombies take over the thread we could be killed, souped up outfits or no!

I still want the bells though; so I may struggle out of death's river after dying of more mundane causes such as cold/thirst/bludgeoning/biological infection/radiation poisoning, and defend myself from its denizens on the way back to a post-apocalyptic wasteland of whatever theme in life.

[Sugar_Skull]

If it happens to be an icy wasteland kinda Apocalypse, I want these babies to add grip on my Docs.

[Heretic]

Sugar_Skull, on 17 February 2010 - 11:11 AM, said:

If it happens to be an icy wasteland kinda Apocalypse, I want these babies to add grip on my Docs.

Boot chains like that are designed to help people avoid slipping on pavement. In a worst case scenario, in which pavement will have several feet of snow covering it (assuming you stay in an urban environment), you're going to need more grip than that. If you need claw-like grip, I would suggest acquiring a set of mountaineering crampons like these instead:



Notice the central spine. They can be adjusted to fit not only different foot sizes, but different kinds of footwear.

Of course, this also assumes craggy, uneven terrain. Chances are you would probably want to go with a pair of snowshoes or cross country skis as a more efficient way of getting around. While skis might be faster, you can stow aluminum snowshoes quite easily. Plus, many of them have crampons, spikes, or serrated edges built into them for added grip:




- Heretic

[Sugar_Skull]

W00t! Those look like spurs. They could probably be used as weapons themselves in an emergency!

[o.OginO.o]

Since I have been on in in who knows when this thread excited me and I immediately thought of the movie Gene Generation and a few of the amazing outfits from it.




So yeah, tight and water proof, best way to go for most weather.

[o.OginO.o]

And Sugar_skull, where did you find the chains that you add to your boots? I could have totally used those these past couple months.

[Sugar_Skull]

I don't have them, I just lifted a pic off Google - "boot chains snow" I think.

[Heretic]

o.OginO.o, on 25 February 2010 - 09:55 PM, said:

And Sugar_skull, where did you find the chains that you add to your boots? I could have totally used those these past couple months.

You can typically find those in any running store. I usually see them used by hardcore runners who train outdoors during the winter. Also, outfitters such as REI carry them as well.


- Heretic

[God_Module]

In the event of a Heaven/hell mixer, I'd just grab this! But drop that weapon for the following:-used to impale angels and Aerith.

[Heretic]

God_Module, on 07 March 2010 - 10:56 AM, said:

But drop that weapon for the following:-used to impale angels and Aerith.

Hmm...against a flying opponent, I'd be inclined to use a bow to keep them at a respectable distance. By the time you cross swords with them, you would be entirely too close to them and at a distinct disadvantage.

This is where tactics would become critical. Luring them into crossfire, constricted spaces, or areas where large-scale, area-of-effect weapons could be used to even the odds would probably be your only hope of survival and victory. The key: use their strengths to your advantage.


- Heretic

[God_Module]

Heretic, on 07 March 2010 - 02:54 PM, said:

Hmm...against a flying opponent, I'd be inclined to use a bow to keep them at a respectable distance. By the time you cross swords with them, you would be entirely too close to them and at a distinct disadvantage.

This is where tactics would become critical. Luring them into crossfire, constricted spaces, or areas where large-scale, area-of-effect weapons could be used to even the odds would probably be your only hope of survival and victory. The key: use their strengths to your advantage.


- Heretic

I actually own a survival knife that I would use in close quarters combat, I just thought a few people may get a kick out of my over the top ridiculousness, but I'll tone it back a bit if you want me to be more realistic. My only thing was that you completely pwnd my ass when I tried to get specific and realistic.

[Sugar_Skull]

Whoa, nobody's pwning anybody - it's just a bit of fun.

I picked necromancer's bells in a bandolier.

Also I pick my socks from the DIY thread when they're finished. They're going to be warm, so long that they may be used as a sling for a hurt arm, and the stripes will break up the outline of my legs acting as some form of camoflage at night. I hope.

[Johnny_C]

Well, if you want to get realistic... Simplest item I can think of is a brick in a sock. Not only can it be used like a mace, but also as a thrown projectile. I imagine a sock and a rock/brick/etc would be quite easy to come by.

[Heretic]

God_Module, on 07 March 2010 - 11:51 PM, said:

I actually own a survival knife that I would use in close quarters combat, I just thought a few people may get a kick out of my over the top ridiculousness, but I'll tone it back a bit if you want me to be more realistic. My only thing was that you completely pwnd my ass when I tried to get specific and realistic.

Whoa, dude. It's all in fun. Between my professional knowledge and a childhood spent gaming (mostly playing Dungeons and Dragons), I've actually thought through tons of worst-case scenarios involving a wide variety of fantastical creatures. To this day, combat-related gaming standards like "Never split up the party" "and "always check the ceiling" are a running joke between me and my kids.

My apologies if you felt as though I was trying to one-up you or anything like that. No offense was intended.


- Heretic

[Sugar_Skull]

Johnny_C, on 09 March 2010 - 12:05 AM, said:

Well, if you want to get realistic... Simplest item I can think of is a brick in a sock. Not only can it be used like a mace, but also as a thrown projectile. I imagine a sock and a rock/brick/etc would be quite easy to come by.

Or even this -



An effective weapon, which also washes out injuries and controls the spread of disease in a confined bunker or squat. The unscented variety cleans away blood or waste that may attract animals or worse. Plus it has a history as an improvised weapon


In a supernatural apocalypse, I choose blinkers.



Because if you look back over your shoulder three times, you're vulnerable to what's stalking invisibly behind you.